May Group Read: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

[Ayunda]

Hello everyone! So the book we will be reading in May is The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, a collection of short stories by Stephen King. Anyone have already purchased the book or ready to read it? Share your thoughts in this discussion topic!

[Jodi]

Yay! I cant wait!

[Danielle]

Awesome! I love short stories! I will pick it up from my library.

[Sara]

I unfortunately couldn't find it in any of my local bookstores so I guess I'll try and find a pdf soon.

[Ayunda]

I can't find it on my library either, but I'll figure something out :')
It's May, everyone! Has anyone started reading the book yet?

[Jodi]

Ill probably start the second week

[Julia]

I will not be participating in the group read this month, I am so swamped with projects and big exams, and finals are coming up in a few weeks so I will not have any time. But I hope you all enjoy the book!

[Ayunda]

Aw, that's too bad Julia! I haven't started the book yet either, Jodi, but I'm hoping I can read it soon :)

[Sara]

I think I'll start it sometime next week too, because my finals are killing me.

[mollusskka]

Sorry all, I won't be participating too this month since I don't own the book in my shelf yet. I already have a very long list in my to-read shelf and right now I feel so bad to stretch it out even more. Besides, my wallet says no. Hahaha.

[Julia]

Has anyone been reading the book? If so, are you all enjoying it?

[Sari]

didn't find this book anywhere. sorry, I can't join the hype.

[Danielle]

I'm only into the first story so far, but I like it.

[Ayunda]

I can't find this book either :(
But for those of you currently reading, how did you like it? I really enjoy Stephen King (I've only read The Shining, Rose Madder, and Cell by him) but I've never read his short stories. How are they in comparison to his horror novels?

[Danielle]

I only started reading The Dreamcatcher when I was like 13 and I was so terrified I never picked up another book by him until this one haha.

[Jodi]

I finally got my copy....!! Ill start it Sunday. How is it? Good? Scary? Weird?

[Jodi]

I shelled out for the hardcover copy. Ayunda: how was Rose Madder? I picked it up -- along with "Desperation" at the paperback section in the grocery store....
Ya know-- even with a (Book-snobby) MA (literature focus), I still LOVE Stephen King unapologetically. Yes, I know he's a horror writer, his books are branded " popular fiction"--- but that man can write. He's like a modern- day Wilkie Collins. Maybe we should "ennoble" his work by henceforth referring to it as "Post-Modern Sensation" fiction.
Yes, thats what Im going to do.....lol. ..Maybe a new genre has been born, right here on our humble blog :-)

[Danielle]

I like it so far, I think my favorite story so far was the one regarding the last will and testament. I can't think of the name of it right now.

[Ayunda]

I liked Rose Madder, but it wasn't spectacular. Neither was Cell in my opinion... I do love his writing and his thinking process for each novel is amazing, but my favourite is probably The Shining, which means that I prefer the horror/suspense types he wrote instead of the more thriller/gorey ones.

[Danielle]

I am going to start listening to The Shining soon, I finally got it as an audiobook. I agree with you, too. Cell wasn't great in my opinion either. I liked Mile 81, too, but it wasn't my favorite.

[Jodi]

Cool, thanks for the heads up. I know I'll want to read both Madder and Cell...cant resist...my favorite King novel? Man-- so many. Dead Zone, Mercedes, The Dark Tower series.....i think the only King Novel i disliked was Tommyknockers....too long, full of blah blah blah...maybe i should reread it

[Jodi]

Okay, diving into Bazaar....

[mollusskka]

Nobody likes Carrie? That's the only King's book I've read.

[Danielle]

I haven't read Carrie yet, unfortunately this is the only Stephen King novel I've ever read.

[Jodi]

Danielle (iamhorriblylimited) wrote: "I haven't read Carrie yet, unfortunately this is the only Stephen King novel I've ever read."

Thats impressive! Im still catching up on King from when I was too busy to read, or read what was assigned in college/grad school.

[Danielle]

Hahaha, thanks I suppose. :p I'm too much of a scaredy cat and I didn't want to try them when I was younger I think.
Oh yeah, now that I've graduated there are so many books that I'm catching up on. It's nice isn't it?

[Jodi]

Yes! I love school, but sometimes a person just wants to read whatever she wants! Im binge-reading right now, reading promiscuously and unapologetically-- though not indiscriminately--because that's the point: I can choose now... :-)

[Jodi]

Bazarr: okay, Im never stopping at a rest stop ever again...

[Danielle]

I agree, I can see why classics are disregarded because they're turned into 'required reading', and forcing students to read isn't the answer.

[Danielle]

Hahahaha, I know?! Creepy, right? I kept thinking about the poor horse afterwards.

[Jodi]

Danielle (iamhorriblylimited) wrote: "I agree, I can see why classics are disregarded because they're turned into 'required reading', and forcing students to read isn't the answer."

Me, too! I was comforted by the fact that people arrived, and the horse was probably attended to.

[Ayunda]

I really need to read more Stephen King books! His writing is amazing. My top TBR from his work is probably Bazaar, although I can't seem to find it anywhere! :(

[Danielle]

I agree, I feel like it could become a good scary movie haha.
Aww Ayunda, I'm sorry :(

[Jodi]

Ayunda wrote: "I really need to read more Stephen King books! His writing is amazing. My top TBR from his work is probably Bazaar, although I can't seem to find it anywhere! :("

Its probably sold out. Its reviewing well.

[Jodi]

I preemptively bought my copy of "All The Light...."

[Jodi]

Bazaar note: for anyone who read The Dark Tower series, there's a short story that relates to the The Tower and The Rose. I loved it. I miss all of the characters and bad guys from that epic. Sigh. I was so happy to have a brief encounter...

[mollusskka]

Wow, Jodi, seems you've read many of King's work. I think I need to catch up with you.

[Jodi]

I finished Bazaar, and i really enjoyed it! I confess to skipping the two poems. Like most Americans, i hate poetry.
I gave it four stars!

[Danielle]

I did skip the poems as well. I like poetry, but not that style haha. I am on the Kindle story right now and I like it a lot.

[Danielle]

Tbh this book wasn't as impressive as I was hoping it would be. It wasn't up to par with any of the short story collections I've recently read. How did you all feel?

[Jodi]

Danielle (iamhorriblylimited) wrote: "I did skip the poems as well. I like poetry, but not that style haha. I am on the Kindle story right now and I like it a lot."I liked it, though i was hoping for more scary stuff.....

[Danielle]

I agree, I think that's what I was anticipating, too.

[Ayunda]

Aw, that's too bad guys! :(